Fried Green Tomatoes
Here's how to make Fried Tomatoes easy. Don't wait for all your tomatoes to ripen for this is a scrumptious summer treat. Dip these Fried Green Tomatoes in a homemade garlic aioli or Ranch dressing and make them extra special! | www.lakesidetable.com
Ingredients
- 3 large unripened green tomatoes
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 cup bacon grease or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup herb chopped herbs such as: parsley, basil, thyme, oregano
Instructions
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Slice tomatoes in 1/2 inch slices and slightly salt on both sides. Let them rest on paper towels to draw out the excess water.
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Add the butter and bacon grease to a skillet (cast iron works great!) Turn the stove to a low heat.
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Prepare your Triple Coating Station with 3 shallow bowls: 1st bowl - Put your flour in one. 2nd bowl - Beat 2 eggs until just combined. 3rd bowl - Mix the Italian seasoning with the breadcrumbs.
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Pat the tomato slices dry. Working with one slice at a time, dredge it through the flour. Shake off any excess flour. Dip it into the beaten egg. Then submerge the slice in the crumb mixture. Lay it on a clean paper towel. Repeat with the remaining slices.
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When all the slices are laid out and triple coated, turn the skillet heat up to medium high. Be careful not to burn the butter. It it starts to smoke, turn the heat down.
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After the butter has melted, in a clockwise pattern, start at the top and lay the tomato slices in the skillet. When the edges underneath start to turn golden brown, flip them over in the same order they went into the pan.
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When they're golden brown that side (about 3-4 minutes), drain them on paper towels.
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Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs. Serve hot with garlic herb aioli (mayo) or Ranch dressing.
Recipe Notes
Instead of Ritz crackers, you can use Saltines or Panko bread crumbs. If crackers aren't handy, make your own breadcrumbs. Toast some bread, break it into pieces over a blender and pulse it on high until crumbs form.
Check out my aioli recipe for a quick dip that's super tasty.
For the chopped herbs, use your favorite! I like a mix of sage, chives, and parsley.